Hulu has reached a deal with Vice Media that will bring 150 hours of original shows from the Viceland cable network to the internet-streaming service. It’s Vice’s first-ever subscription VOD agreement for Viceland, and the first deal between Hulu and Vice Media. The deal makes Hulu the exclusive SVOD home for Viceland’s shows. The deal […]...

Why Churn is Good For Butter, But Not for TV (Guest Column) The shiniest object in the media business continues to be buzzy, exclusive, original programming on streaming platforms. Its glittering allure attracts new subscribers, generates breathless press coverage, and brings smiling executives to awards shows. However, another truth, perhaps a bit...(Variety news)

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Pittsburgh Filmmakers to cut fall classes due to struggling finances Pittsburgh Filmmakers/Pittsburgh Center for the Arts has cancelled its fall adult courses in film and photography after struggling with its finances.Summer programming will continue as planned, but programming will be limited in the fall as the organization works toward selling...(San Francisco Business Times - Media & Marketing News)

PS4 exclusive 'Detroit' is a flawed depiction of race in America Detroit: Become Human begins with a warning: "This is not a story, this is our future." Writer-director David Cage's follow-up to Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls weaves a tale about robots attempting to transcend their programming. But rather being......(Engadget New)

KKR in talks to buy BMC Software for $10B KKR is in exclusive talks to buy BMC Software in a deal that marks its return to mega-buyouts, a source close to the situation told The Post. The BMC deal could be worth around $10 billion. BMC is owned by...(New York Post - News, Gossip, Entertainment, Sports & Opinion)

Brace Yourselves, ‘Fortnite’ Merchandise Is Coming Epic Games selected global sports and talent management company IMG to be its exclusive worldwide agency for “Fortnite” merchandise and promotions. “Our players want ‘Fortnite’ things so badly that they’re making their own stuff!” said Epic Games vice president Mark...(Variety news)